Answer:
98% probability that at least one of Harold and Maude will make it to the cruise
Step-by-step explanation:
Independent probabilities:
When two events are independent, the probability of the two events happening simultaneously is the multiplication of each probability.
Probability that none makes it to the cruise:
Harold's flight has an 80% chance of making it, so 100 - 80 = 20% probability of missing.
Maude's flight has a 90% chance of making it on time, so 100 - 90 = 10% probability of missing.
Both missing: 0.2*0.1 = 0.02.
2% probability of both missing.
Probability that at least one makes it to the cruise:
Either both miss, or at least one makes it. The sum of the probabilities of these events is 100%. So
2 + p = 100
p = 98%
98% probability that at least one of Harold and Maude will make it to the cruise
